Crochet hook



J y 1, 1952 v E. R. VISCONTI 2,601,769

CROCHET HOOK Filed Feb. 5, 1943 c/iouueys Patented July 1, 1952 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE CROCHET HOOK Esther R. Visconti, South Weymouth, Mass.

Application February 5, 1949, Serial No. 74,789

1 Claim. 1

Thi invention relates to improvements in a crochet hook.

Ordinary crochet hooks have a flattened portion spaced from the hook end which is grasped between the thumb and the index finger, while the second finger is extended and pressed against the hook end to guide the hook as it moves in crocheting and to hold th threads.

It is an object of my invention to provide an improved shape or crochet hook which will tend to eliminate the cramped tension of the fingers occasioned by use of the ordinary hook.

It is further an object of my invention to make a curved rest for the thumb whereby the center of the thumb is more in line with the axis of the hook.

It is still further an object of my invention to provide a gripping portion for the thumb and index finger having an opening therein which will enable the crochet hook to be firmly held without too great pressure.

Further objects and advantages of my improvements will be more readily apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings; in which:

Fig. 1 is a plan view of a crochet hook;

Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the hook shown in Fig. 1; and

Fig. 3 is a vertical section taken on th plane indicated 3-3 in Fig. 2.

The crochet hook comprises the rod-shaped handle ID, the hook end 12, the gripping portion l4 and the smoothly tapered portion [6 between the gripping portion [4 and the hook [2. As shown in Fig. 2, the finger gripping portion 14 is shaped with a smooth curve offset from the axis of the crochet hook. The ball of the thumb rests in the pocket so formed while the index finger is pressed against the other side, whereby the crochet hook is firmly held by the thumb and forefinger.

As shown in Fig. 1, a smooth oval opening is cut in the finger gripping portion 14 and this opening assists in enabling a firm grip of the crochet hook without too much pressure. The finger grip portion is flattened and made materially wider than the diameter of the round portion of the crochet hook.

In crocheting with the ordinary style of crochet hook, particularly if it is attempted to do rather fast work, the tension required to properly hold the hook and guide its movements will be felt in the finger and wrist muscles. The improved shape of my hook will enable rapid crocheting and will tend to eliminate the cramped tension. of the fingers. The opening in the finger gripping portion permits a better grasp on the crochet hook or needle since the fleshy portions of the thumb and finger tends to push into the opening, thereby assisting in holding the hook. The second or middle finger which aids in controlling the needle does not have to be constantly employed in that capacity as heretofore. The middle finger is used to hold the thread close to the needle or hook end and for occasional guiding when necessary,

whereas most of the work in guiding the hook or needle will be done by the use of two fingersnamely, the thumb and forefinger. This provides greater flexibility of movement for the fingers, thumb and wrist with a minimum of fatigue and by eliminating fatigue the work gains speed and uniformity of stitches.

I claim:

A crochet hook comprising a handle portion, a finger-grip portion and a hook, said handle portion comprising a smooth round rod, said fingergrip portion comprising an enlargement bent on one side only from the axis of the handle, said finger-grip portion having an elliptical opening wider than the diameter of said handle portion, said opening being formed in a smooth arc of the finger-grip portion, the side portions of said finger grip which define the elliptical opening being round in cross section and smoothly merging into the handle portion.

ESTHER R. VISCONTI.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1,347,027 Green July 20, 1920 1,355,878 Akin Oct. 19, 1920 1,358,067 Ensfield Nov. 9, 1920 1,534,001 Blockman Apr. 14, 1925 

